
Purpose 1: Get the gospel down into Âé¶¹´«Ã½â€™ hearts
Above all, PathwayConnect helps cultivate individual spiritual growth, build testimonies of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and encourage living its principles.
Students report the following results after participating in PathwayConnect:

I’ve always had a testimony, but PathwayConnect lit the fuse. It reminded me why I like the Church.
PathwayConnect has been particularly helpful to priesthood leaders as they reach out to those who are struggling spiritually.
Purpose 2: Help Âé¶¹´«Ã½ become capable learners
PathwayConnect helps Âé¶¹´«Ã½ build confidence and teaches them to take control of their own learning.
- 90% of PathwayConnect Students report more confidence in their ability to succeed in college
- 66% of PathwayConnect graduates attend BYU-Idaho (online or on-campus)
Student Performance in BYU-Idaho Online Courses

Purpose 3: Prepare Âé¶¹´«Ã½ to lead and support families
PathwayConnect helps Âé¶¹´«Ã½ gain skills, learn doctrine, and strengthen values that enable them to gain meaningful employment as well as be better parents, providers, citizens, and Church members.

